Gear

Sabian

Sabian has all the sounds and colors I need in a cymbal. When I'm playing straight-ahead jazz, I usually go for a darker sound. Jack D's signature cymbals work great. For rock, I use AA or AAX. Nice, bright, and powerful. They really cut thru the amps. For last minute sessions when I don't know the kind of music I'm going to record/play, I can ALWAYS rely on my HH series cymbals. HHX if I need more projection. Almost all of my students start out with a Sabian cymbal pack.

Sabian Jack DeJohnette Encore cymbals

14" Hi-Hats

18" crash

21" ride

Sabian Hand Hammered cymbals

12" mini hats

15" thin crash

18" Dark crash

10" and 12" Splashes

21" Raw Bell Dry Ride

17" Chinese

Vater

I use American Hickory 8A, Sweet Rides, and the Wire Retractable Rubber Grip Brushes. 8As work great for almost any type of music. I prefer the sweet rides and brushes for jazz and blues. All the sticks are perfectly balanced and produce a full fat sound that is very responsive. Their durability can’t be matched.